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FLYGABON Receives First ATR 42-600, Becomes Africa’s Youngest Fleet

FLYGABON has taken delivery of its first ATR 42-600, completing its fleet modernisation and confirming a second aircraft for 2026 delivery.

Airbus Expands its Footprint in Africa with a New Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg

Airbus opens a new Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg, reinforcing its nearly 50-year partnership with Africa’s aviation sector and expanding support for regional operators.

ECT Aviation Launches Time-Critical Cargo Routes with the BN2T-4S Islander

ECT Aviation launches high-frequency cargo routes to North Africa using the BN2T-4S Islander, targeting underserved regions with STOL capabilities.

Air Algérie Places Major Order for 16 New ATR 72-600s

Air Algérie orders 16 ATR 72-600s and Africa’s first ATR 72-600 simulator, strengthening regional connectivity and pilot training capacity in Algeria.

VÆRIDION and AURA AERO Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Electric Flight

VÆRIDION and AURA AERO have announced a strategic partnership at the Paris Air Show to accelerate the development of electric conventional take-off and landing (eCTOL) aircraft. The collaboration aims to advance sustainable aviation technologies and support the transition to zero-emission regional flight in Europe.

Jérémy Caussade, President and Co-founder of AURA AERO, and Ivor van Dartel, President and Co-founder of VÆRIDION

First Aero-Medical Cessna SkyCourier to Be Delivered to Tassili Travail Aérien in Africa, Launching New Era of Medevac Services

Tassili Travail Aérien orders Africa’s first aero-medical Cessna SkyCourier to support medevac and transport missions across Algeria’s energy sector.

ATS Continues Growth Through Q2 With Expansion of Client Base and Regulatory Approvals

ATS Group continues its 2025 growth with new regulatory approvals, key leadership appointments, and international maintenance agreements with Ethiopian Airlines and AJet, strengthening its presence across the Middle East and Africa.

AIC 18.19 Task Team Update 6

The AIC 18.19 Task Team has filed an urgent interdict after SACAA failed to respond to concerns over changes to engine regulations. The move follows missed deadlines, a lack of consultation, and growing concern for general aviation safety and sustainability in South Africa.

Angolan Ministry of Transport and Boeing Sign Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation to Strengthen Angola’s Aviation Sector

The Angolan Ministry of Transport has signed a strategic cooperation memorandum with Boeing to modernise the national aviation sector. This partnership, involving TAAG Linhas Aéreas de Angola, focuses on fleet development, technical capabilities, and long-term industry growth.

EGYPTAIR Discloses Order for an Additional Six Airbus A350 Aircraft

EGYPTAIR has placed a firm order for six additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, expanding its total order to 16 as part of its long-haul network and fleet modernisation strategy. The move supports sustainability goals and reinforces the airline’s partnership with Airbus.